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Gun Violence

A woman holds photos of gun violence victims at a rally at the Pennsylvania Capitol pressing for stronger gun-control laws, Thursday, March 23, 2023, in Harrisburg, Pa.
Politics & Policy

Democrats, marchers press gun violence debate at Pa. Capitol

Thursday's March For Our Lives rally marks its fifth anniversary since its inception after a 2018 mass shooting at a Florida high school.

1 day ago

Protesters rally outside the Paterson Police Department on March 10 over the killing of Najee Seabrooks.
Community

Cries for civilian review boards grow louder in N.J. following Najee Seabrooks’ killing

A bill allowing cities to create civilian review boards with subpoena power has stalled in the Legislature.

3 days ago

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An up-close photo. of DA Larry Krasner.
Courts & Law

Philadelphia District Attorney Krasner asks for help solving multiple murders in the city

Even though homicides are down 13% this year, DA Larry Krasner says investigators still need the public's help to find the killers.

3 days ago

Chopper 6 was overhead as police investigated a triple shooting in West Philadelphia on March 20, 2023. (6abc)
Community
6abc

13-year-old, two 16-year-olds shot in West Philadelphia; at least 44 shots fired

A triple shooting injured three juveniles including a 13-year-old on Monday in West Philadelphia.

4 days ago

Crime tape is seen in the area of a shooting in Philly
Community
6abc

Police: 4 people shot across from Temple University football field

The shooting happened around 3 a.m. Sunday in the shadow of Temple's football practice facility.

6 days ago

Najee Seabrooks
Courts & Law

‘Our system failed Najee’: Advocates renew calls for mental health support in wake of N.J. police killing

The 31-year-old Paterson violence intervention advocate was experiencing a mental health episode during a fatal encounter with police on March 3.

1 week ago

Protesters rally outside the Paterson Police Department on March 10 over the killing of Najee Seabrooks.
Courts & Law

Bodycam footage shows Najee Seabrooks’ deadly encounter with Paterson Police, questions remain

With guns drawn, police are seen negotiating with Seabrooks. At times the 31-year-old Black man can be heard both complying and threatening to harm himself and officers.

1 week ago

A police car on 56th Street in West Philadelphia.
Courts & Law

As Philly mayoral candidates debate public safety strategies, activists are raising the alarm on stop and frisk

The ACLU of Pennsylvania has a new policy paper about the history of the practice.

1 week ago

Girls High student Saidatul Zannat leads a breakout session during the S.A.F.E. Summit. (Sam Searles/WHYY)
Community

‘It’s happening everywhere’: Girls’ High hosts 13 Philadelphia schools for safety summit

The safety summit, attended by more than a dozen schools, follows the deaths of 17 students across Philadelphia so far this school year.

1 week ago

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ATF officials announced two federal indictments of 14 individuals charged with trafficking about 500 firearms from the Southern states of Georgia and South Carolina to sell in Philadelphia, at a press conference on April 11, 2022. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
Politics & Policy
WITF

Religious leaders call for stricter gun laws in Pennsylvania

A new group — the Saving Lives: Ending Gun Violence Committee — led by Pennsylvania’s Episcopal Diocese, is calling for tougher gun laws.

1 week ago

President Joe Biden meets Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese at Naval Base Point Loma
Politics & Policy

Biden issues order to strengthen gun background checks

The order also seeks to promote more secure firearms storage and ensure U.S. law enforcement agencies get the most from last summer's bipartisan gun control law.

1 week ago

Center City Philadelphia skyline
Politics & Policy
Billy Penn

Younger voters prioritize education over policing to address gun violence crisis, but agree Philly is ‘on the wrong track’

A poll from the Lenfest Institute shows similar concerns among voters of all ages, but very different approaches to solving the problems.

2 weeks ago

A police crime scene in the Summerdale section of Philadelphia
Community
6abc

15-year-old dies after being shot 10 times in the Summerdale section of Philadelphia

Police say the male victim was shot five times in the torso and five times in the leg.

2 weeks ago

Jamal Johnson speaks into a megaphone.
Community

Photo essay: Philly anti-violence activist leads march to Washington, D.C.

When Jamal Johnson arrives in the nation’s capital, he’ll meet with the Congressional Black Caucus to discuss gun violence in Philly and beyond.

2 weeks ago

A flag bearing Temple University's logo flies at half-staff.
Community

Temple University Police Department receives $1.7 million for campus security upgrades

Temple says the money will be used for tech upgrades, including gunshot detection devices, license plate readers, and CCTV cameras.

2 weeks ago

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